There are certain sartorial flourishes that seem to have no place in the tomboy wardrobe—details like bows, ruffles, and, really, anything else you might expect to find affixed to a newborn baby's bonnet. But lately, a new kind of minimalist ruffle has been catching our eye. Instead of seeming stuffy or over the top, this new iteration is elegant, bold, and cool. Interested in working some waves into your wardrobe? Check out our eight favorite pieces below.

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Top With Ruffled Sleeves by H&M

Top With Ruffled Sleeves by H&M

We love how subtle the ruffle details are on this elegant white blouse. It's the ideal gateway piece—and a great mix of romantic and modern styles. $18, hm.com.

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Crinkle Crepe Dress With Ruffle Sleeves by Ellery

Crinkle Crepe Dress With Ruffle Sleeves by Ellery

Commit to two of the biggest spring trends—off the shoulder, and ruffles—with this polished crepe dress. $1,250, modaoperandi.com.

Top With Ruffled Sleeves by H&M

We love how subtle the ruffle details are on this elegant white blouse. It's the ideal gateway piece—and a great mix of romantic and modern styles. $18, hm.com.

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Crinkle Crepe Dress With Ruffle Sleeves by Ellery

Commit to two of the biggest spring trends—off the shoulder, and ruffles—with this polished crepe dress. $1,250, modaoperandi.com.

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Pointelle Ruffle Sweater by Topshop

This knit sweater presents a wild take on a traditionally regal look. The ruffles have an organic feel, and make for a fresh update to the classic white crew neck sweater. $95, topshop.com.

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Ruffle One-Piece Swimsuit by J.Crew

Want to take your ruffles on a trip to the beach? This classic one-piece becomes something special when it's topped off with a frill—one that spares you a weird, wavy tan line. $88,jcrew.com.

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Long Ruffled Skirt by Zara

This skirt makes us want to do the cha-cha-cha. We love that even though it's tiered like a cake, it's not poufy or overly girly. $100, zara.com.

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Ruffle Bib Shirt by Trademark

A great take on the classic cotton shirt, Trademark's version has a cool ruffle bib detail. $298, matchesfashion.com.

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Silk One-Shoulder Dress by Tibi

Collarbone-baring, fluid, and clingy in all the right places, this evening dress is sexy in an elegant way. If a toga and flamenco dress had a baby, this languid, festive number would be it. $795, tibi.com.

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Fiesta Ruffled Pants by Rosie Assoulin

New York City-based designer Rosie Assoulin has been working with ruffles since day one, and is likely responsible, in part, for their resurgence. Her fiesta pants, in wooly pinstripe, are yet another ruffled home run that feel celebratory yet substantial. $1,695, netaporter.com.